2 Maddening Questions

[theultimatesen]

No: HPFGUIDX 91198

Ok... These two questions have really really bugged me constantly. 

#1- In SS, *why* did Hermione lie to McGonagall and say she read 
about the trolls and thought she could take them on? What was wrong 
with telling her the truth? "Professor, I was upset today and hid out 
in the bathrooms. I didn't know about the trolls so Harry and Ron 
came to find me and make sure I was safe. Turns out I wasn't." I 
don't think McGonagall would've gotten too upset over that. It's not 
like a matter of covering for Ron & Harry because technically the 
only thing they did wrong was hurt Hermione's feelings that day. 

#2- WHY WHY WHY didn't Harry say anything about that digusting, 
revolting, macabre quill of Professor Toads and the detentions? Why 
didn't he go see McGonagall or ANYONE? I understand the fact that he 
wanted to tough it out and not give Professor Toad the satisfaction 
of knowing he told someone, but COME ON. There's certain times when 
you've got to draw the line instead of being a stubborn prat! 

If anyone has any input on this, PLEASE tell me! These 2 things drive 
me insane.


Insane Sen